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The draw for the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup – Saudi Arabia has set up a second-round showdown between Mexican debutants Club León and Asian champions Urawa Reds Diamonds. Al Ahly were pitted against the winner of Al Ittihad FC – Auckland City FC, and the reward for the teams …

Norwich City have completed the signing of centre-back Danny Batth from Championship side Sunderland AFC. The 32-year-old has signed a one-year deal at Carrow Road with an option of a further year, and will wear the number 21 shirt. Batth began his career with Wolves, signing professional terms at the …

Altay Bayindir has joined Manchester United on a contract running until June 2027, with the option of a further year, subject to international clearance. The 25-year-old Turkey international has made 166 career appearances, keeping 53 clean sheets. Last season he was a key player for Fenerbahce as they won the …

Crystal Palace have confirmed the transfer of goalkeeper Dean Henderson from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old England international has signed a five-year contract with the club, and becomes Palace’s third senior arrival of the summer transfer window alongside Jefferson Lerma and Matheus França. A product of United’s …

The draw for the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League group stage was held this afternoon in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The group of death this season will be Group which will feature Saint-Germain Paris, Borussia Dortmund (GER), AC Milan (ITA), and Newcastle United. The group stage would be held from September 19/20 …

The brand identity for the 2024 UEFA Champions League final in London was officially unveiled today at this season’s group stage draw at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. While the design changes every year to show distinctive elements of each host city, the trophy remains at the centre of the …

AS Monaco have announced the arrival of striker Folarin Balogun from Arsenal FC. The 22-year-old American international has signed a five-season deal and is now tied to Monaco until June 2028. Born in 2001 in New York, Folarin Balogun moved to London with his family at the age of two. …

Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed the signing of Carlos Baleba from OSC Lille, for an undisclosed fee. The 19-year-old has joined on a five-year deal until June 2028. Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi said, “Carlos is a very good player. He’s very young but a …